Government
By ROD HIRSCH
May 16, 2026
TRENTON, NJ – The Sherrill Administration has awarded $25.2 million in annual Clean Communities grants to municipalities and counties for local litter removal programs that help keep trash out of the environment and beautify New Jersey’s communities, including $116,317 for Hillsborough ...
SPARTA, NJ – The township council declared May Mental Health Awareness month. Mayor Dean Blumetti read the proclamation. The proclamation read:WHEREAS, mental health is essential to the well-being of individuals and communities; andWHEREAS, an estimated 23–26% of U.S. adults, representing over 59 ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — With May well underway and warmer weather drawing more residents and visitors to the shore, Long Branch’s seasonal parking meter program is officially back in effect throughout the city.Parking meters are active annually from May 1 through September 30 as part of the city’s smart ...
TRENTON, NJ - Legislation targeting the rising cost of prescription drugs cleared Assembly committees on Thursday.The Assembly Appropriations Committee passed the "Patient and Provider Protection Act" (Bill A1502), sponsored by Assemblyman Roy Freiman. The legislation would regulate pharmacy ...
Maplewood, NJ - Maplewood Township invites the community to attend a third virtual community meeting to review and discuss the revised concept plan for bicycle lanes, traffic-calming treatments, and pedestrian facility improvements along the entire length of Prospect Street, from Concord Avenue at ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Parking concerns in West Orange’s Valley neighborhood dominated discussion during the Township Council’s May 12 meeting, as residents strongly opposed a proposed pilot program that would have converted several streets into one-way traffic patterns in an effort to create additional ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Roxbury officials this week said residents may soon see fencing, lighting and other security measures installed at the controversial proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility on Route 46 — precautions they said are being permitted because of vandalism ...
I am Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, May 15th.There is a Bike Rodeo for kids at 5 pm today at the Community Center, where kids can learn bike safety trips.Anchors Tiki Bar has “Seven Stone” performing at 6 pm tonight with food by Curbside Cravings; “Hollow Molly” performs at 6 pm tomorrow with ...
BELMAR, NJ – There are few people in Belmar residents interact with more at Borough Hall than Municipal Clerk April Claudio, and now her dedication to the community has earned statewide recognition.Claudio has been named the 2025–2026 Municipal Clerk of the Year by the Municipal Clerks’ Association ...
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex) is pushing legislation to protect rideshare users by requiring potential drivers to disclose any past sexual misconduct investigations when applying to work for such a company. The legislation, Senate Bill 1249 (S-1249), would require ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The deadline for members of the community to give the town council their feedback on the proposed Tamaques Park redesign has been extended by three weeks, according to the mayor.“Thanks to everyone who has already provided input on the proposed elements of the Tamaques Park Design ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—State Sen. Steve Santarsiero this week said that he was one of 20 Pennsylvania Democrats who appeared on a hit list issued by a Lebanon County man who made violent threats against the legislators and talked about a “Memorial Day operation.”The man, 42-year-old Adam Berryhill, created ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Seniors were invited to attend an informational session at the South Plainfield Senior Center this week hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the ongoing environmental remediation efforts along the Bound Brook area behind the senior center.The ...
RANDOLPH, NJ – The Randolph Township Council held a non-controversial meeting last Thursday as the body convened for their first of two meetings in May. The council unanimously passed an ordinance amending a previously passed legislative item regarding the penalty for the operation of a retail food ...
WAYNE, NJ – Wayne Township’s proposed 2026 municipal budget would raise about $78.2 million from taxpayers for municipal purposes, the public library and municipal open space, bringing an increase of about $214 for the year for the average assessed household in town.The introduced budget totals ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel Planning Board on Thursday approved an ordinance and a resolution regarding the township’s Route 38, Ark Road, and Fostertown Road Redevelopment Area, potentially setting the stage for new businesses in that area. The ordinance allows indoor dog training, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Mayor's Wellness Committee will host Rainworks Day on Monday, May 18, beginning at 4 p.m. at Town Hall. The free, hands-on, family-friendly event invites residents of all ages to help create eco-friendly street art that appears only when it rains — ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the hybrid (online and in-person), council meeting last night with members in attendance. ProclamationsMayor Billy Portman opened the meeting by reading the following proclamations.1. Proclamation - Apraxia Awareness Day – May 14, 20262. Proclamation - EMS ...
NEW JERSEY - Flags are being flown at half-staff today, Thursday May 15 in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, honoring law enforcement officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.The observance is held under NJSA 36:2-50, which calls for flags to be lowered in recognition ...
MADISON, NJ - Borough flags are being flown at half-staff today, Thursday May 15 in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, honoring law enforcement officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.The observance is being held in accordance with NJSA 36:2-50, which directs flags to ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Township Council adopted the township’s amended 2026 municipal budget on Monday, May 11, 2026, night, approving an $89,410,071.66 spending plan after a budget amendment that changed several revenue and appropriation lines but kept the total budget amount ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The 2026 municipal budget for Bridgewater Township is done, having been approved unanimously by the town council May 7.The budget came in at $54.9 million, a net increase of $3.375 million over 2025.Required cost drivers that drove up the budget from last year included increases ...
FLEMINGTON – The borough council approved, May 11, a 2026 municipal budget that absorbed significant health care cost increases, but made key steps to reduce the borough’s overall debt.The result was a tax rate decrease, but one coupled with a jump in the value of an average home that created a ...
PHILLIPSBURG,NJ - As the Phillipsburg Town Council continued discussions surrounding the 2026 municipal budget, residents raised concerns over the tax increase, elected-official compensation, and municipal employee salaries. Public Concern Over Rising CostsDuring the council’s April 28 public ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The creation of Oakland Park is officially moving ahead after Springfield selected MRC as the contractor for the project. Administrator John Bussiculo announced the update during the April 28 Township Committee meeting, noting that the project must be completed by September to ...
MILLBURN, NJ — Millburn will expand its downtown parking pilot by testing reverse‑angle parking on Millburn Avenue after the current angle‑parking trial concludes, officials said at the May 5 Township Committee meeting.The existing trial remains underway, with residents encouraged to submit ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Borough Mayor Rich O'Brien made a public release this week on the Spotswood Borough website announcing the repayment of funds to the Spotswood School District that were missing as a result of the fall cyber crimes. At a special meeting of the Spotswood Borough Council on April 13, ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown Borough is looking to make way for appropriate use and development of two prime properties in the downtown section of town.At the Hightstown Planning Board meeting on Monday, March 12 resolutions were approved that direct the borough’s planner to explore whether or not ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel residents should be aware of the Township's summer hours, which begin next week.Starting on Monday, May 18, the Mount Laurel municipal building, located at 750 Centerton Road, will have the following office hours:Monday – 8AM to 5:30PMTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Robbinsville Township Municipal Building officially welcomed township officials and residents on Thursday night as the Robbinsville Council held its first public meeting in the municipality’s new government offices located on Route 33.The move marks the culmination of an ...